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The hidden cost to acquire a dental practice

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Bruce Bryen. A dental school graduate that has worked as an associate and learned from a mentor or owner may now be looking for that first dental practice acquisition. There are many things to think through before buying a dental practice , since this is probably the largest purchase and borrowing step that has ever been taken by the associate. .

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Technology to Help Your Patients Feel Safe and Comfortable in Your Practice

Oral Health Group

Technology is revolutionizing the dental industry. Particularly since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have come to rely on technology more than ever before. In recent years, there have been significant advances in technology that are helping to improve … The post Technology to Help Your Patients Feel Safe and Comfortable in Your Practice appeared first on Oral Health Group.

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Does Your Back Hurt? This Simple Product Can Save Your Back!

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Amber Auger, RDH. Near to my heart is helping hygienists have healthier, happier careers, and I believe it starts with an honest assessment of our health. It’s difficult to find joy at work when dealing with back pain, and sadly most hygienists report chronic pain. Previously, I’ve shared my experience working in a small historic office with outdated equipment and an unrealistic hygiene schedule.

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Effect of Surface Modifications on the Retention of Implant-supported Cement-retained Crowns with Short Abutments: An In Vitro Study

Dental News and Technology

J Contemp Dent Pract. 2021 Dec 1;22(12):1451-1456. Abstract Aim: The study aimed to evaluate and compare the effect of incorporating one circumferential groove and bur modification on retention of cast copings on implant abutment cemented with glass ionomer cement. Materials and methods: Fifteen straight shoulder implant abutments casted of height 6 mm used with corresponding 12 mm long stainless steel implant analog.

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4 Eaglesoft Insurance Suite features to save time and speed up your revenue cycle

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 3 Minute, 52 Second. The insurance workflow has historically been one of the more time-intensive and frustrating processes for dental offices. But the Eaglesoft Insurance Suite makes managing this part of the business faster and more efficient – all for one low monthly fee. With the click of a button in Eaglesoft Insurance Suite, you can get real-time eligibility information for patients and you can submit electronic claims and attachments and tra

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Medical-Dental Research Team Collaborate to Stop Vision Loss

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers from the College of Medicine and the College of Dental Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston received a Blue Sky Award to further their study on restoring eyesight to patients with macular degeneration. More than 10 million people in the United States have macular degeneration, and it is the leading cause of blindness among those age 60 and older.

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Injected Composite Techniques

3M

Injecting composite on a preform simplifies the technique of direct and often improves the results with respect to the freehand. In addition, heating composites improves the adaptation of the composite to the tooth structure and the extrusion force of the material decreases. Dr. Patricia Gatón will show different clinical cases with different composite injection techniques and also the step-by-step. step by step to make restorations with transparent silicone key and preformed matrices to close d

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Erosive tooth wear. Diagnosis and restorative solutions

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Congress. Erosive tooth wear is an etiologic agent that causes great loss of tooth structure and affects more than 30% of the population. Traditional prosthodontic methods included the protection of tooth structure with crowns eliminating a large amount of healthy tooth structure. Today, thanks to more predictable methods of bonding to enamel and dentin, it is possible to restore them additively with minimal reduction of tooth structure and can be more conservative.

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Oracle Completes Acquisition of Cerner

Denticle

As a Kansas City native, I take a great deal of pride in my hometown. KC is a great place to live, a great place to raise a family, and a really great place to practice dentistry. We also have some pretty amazing home grown businesses. I'm talking about things like Charlie Hustle (shirts & active wear), Boulevard Brewing, and even Hallmark Cards.

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